MISTAKES MOST COMMON TO OLLIE
It doesn’t need to be hard to learn how to Ollie.
Learn how to avoid these Ollie errors so that you can master the Ollie. You can learn what works and then master the Ollie.
This blog post will explain the secrets of the Ollie, the most important trick to skateboarding.
Ollie’s Mistakes and How to Correct Them
Every skateboarder wants the Ollie trick. Although it may seem simple, it requires practice, timing and coordination.
“All good things are worth having, and all worthwhile things are worth working for.”
You will make many mistakes when learning new skateboard tricks. But don’t let this get you down. You can actually see your failures as a blessing. You can learn from your mistakes, and they won’t be considered failures.
Continue to try different techniques until you find the one that works best for you. Then, keep practicing until you master the Ollie.
Let’s get started. These are some of the most common mistakes that beginners make when learning to Ollie.
Ollie Mistake #1 – Incorrect Foot Placement
Your Ollies will continue to run amok if you don’t have the right foot position to control your skateboard.
You want total control over your skateboard. Your Ollie should have your skateboard attached to your shoes all the time.
Your tail should point in the middle of your back foot. You will get a crisp, crisp pop if you kick straight down.
To give the board height, your front foot should slide towards the nose.
To increase your height, raise your knees towards your chest while you do this.
Place the skateboard at the top of your Ollie, and then land with both feet above the bolts.
Ollie Mistake #2: Improper Pop
Skateboarders who are just starting out will have a hard time getting their board to lift up. But once they get the basics of the Ollie, it will be much easier.
Your skateboard can be popped by sitting down, jumping up and kicking with your back foot. As your front foot slides towards your nose, crouch down and kick your board. Now, lift your back foot and level the board as you land.
This part of the Ollie requires precision timing, good footwork and practice.
To learn the best tricks, spend time practicing the Ollie.
Continue working on your pop until your entire body feels it.
Ollie Mistake #3: Chicken-foot
You may not know that ” chickenfoot” is a psychological issue some skateboarders face. They will try a trick, bail out and then attempt another.
You will give up if you doubt that you can do the trick.
Close your eyes and imagine yourself performing the trick perfectly. This will help you to overcome this problem. You will feel like you have already landed the trick.
Repeat this process several times in your head until you feel more confident to conquer the fear of falling.
You will also feel more confident if you are able to face your fears and push through them.
Ollie Mistake #4 – Shifting
Many beginners will try an Ollie, which is a landing at a slight angle.
This is called shifting. This happens when your shoulders meet your skateboard, or your foot placement is off.
This will solve the problem of shifting. Line your shoulders with your Ollie and your skateboard. This is because your skateboard will follow your shoulders wherever they are.
When Olling, keep your shoulders aligned with your board. You will notice a straighter Ollie.
This should resolve the problem. However, if it doesn’t, you may also consider trying foot placement.
Ollie Mistake #5: Low Ollies
Low Ollies are not so much a problem for new skateboarders as they are a mistake.
There are a few things you can do to increase the height of your Ollies:
- Get ready for Ollie by crouching down and jumping up.
- Snap a snappy Ollie and let it bounce off of the concrete in the air.
- To get the maximum height for your Ollies, bring your knees up to your chest.
- Workout your leg muscles (e.g. To increase your height, strengthen your calf muscles
You will notice a difference in your legs muscle strength as you skate more. This means that you’ll be able to lift higher Ollies.
How to Correct These Ollie Mistakes
There are many things you can do to correct these Ollie mistakes that beginner skateboarders make.
- Find the Ollie stance that is most effective for you.
- Get down and jump high.
- You can succeed if you see yourself as a success.
- Ollie is looking over your shoulder
- You can strengthen your legs by practicing often.
These are some of the most common Ollie errors, and how to fix them.
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Until next time, keep skating!
